CBA Immigration Law Section - Award of Excellence

The CBA Immigration Law Section (“the Section”) shall award the Award of Excellence. This Award is the highest honour that can be bestowed upon a member of the Section.

Eligibility

Each nominated candidate applicant must be a member of the Canadian Bar Association and be:

A lawyer in good standing with a provincial or territorial law society.

A leader of the Section that has demonstrated loyalty, dedication and leadership in providing outstanding service to the CBA as a member of the Immigration Law Section.

A senior member of the Section with a lengthy and distinguished history of achievement of professional excellence while making a significant contribution to the Canadian Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee community.

The winner must be available to attend the Section’s annual Immigration Law Conference and banquet in order to be eligible for the award. Candidates are responsible for their travel and accommodation expenses to the Immigration Law Conference and banquet.

Award and Presentation

The Award will provide the winner with the cost of registration to the CBA Immigration Law Conference and the banquet where the award certificate will be presented.

Nomination Procedure

Any member of the CBA Immigration Law Section may nominate candidates for this Award.

Nominations shall be accompanied by a nominator's letter including the nominee's name, address, telephone number and a brief submission as to why the individual should receive the Award.